Godly Character

Godly character – Tit 2:3-5

A godly mother must me Self-Controlled (discreet KJV; sensible NASB; live wisely (NLT). This means to be sober minded. The young woman is to think about what she is doing with her life. This is a fruit of the Spirit.  Next, be pure.  This relates to a commitment to your marriage vows.   Thirdly, this relates to spiritual influence in the home. (1 Peter 3:1-2 "Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives- when they see your respectful and pure conduct.   Fourthly, this relates to the image of purity. Christian women are to be chaste, modest, pure in heart and mind. Think in terms of speech, dress and all relationships. Christian mothers need to pass these on to children.  Woman have many influences on them, but godliness is great gain.